1. Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia.
Specific Phobias: People with specific phobias work hard to avoid common places, situations, or objects even though they know there’s no threat or danger. People who experience these seemingly excessive and unreasonable fears in the presence of or in anticipation of a specific object, place, or situation have a specific phobia. Social Phobias: People with social phobias experience an intense fear of being scrutinized and negatively evaluated by others in social or performance situations. Some people will literally feel sick from fear in seemingly nonthreatening situations. Agoraphobia: People with agoraphobia will typically avoid public places where they feel immediate escape might be difficult. Their world may become smaller as they are constantly on guard, waiting for the next panic attack.
2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?
Children experience exaggerated worry and tension, often expecting the worst, even when there is no apparent reason for concern. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety. Some physical symptoms may include muscle tension, fatigue, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, edginess, or diarrhea.
3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?
The panic disorder often occurs with other mental and physical disorders, including other anxiety disorders, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, or substance abuse. This may complicate of getting a correct diagnosis. Also, many people don't know that their disorder is real and highly responsive to treatment. Some are afraid or embarrassed to tell anyone, including their doctors and loved ones, about what they experience for fear of being considered a hypochondriac.
4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders. Psychosocial treatments used in the treatment of anxiety disorders include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, anxiety management and relaxation therapies, and psychotherapy.Drugs used to treat anxiety disorders include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).Combination therapies are often utilized
Specific Phobias: People with specific phobias work hard to avoid common places, situations, or objects even though they know there’s no threat or danger. People who experience these seemingly excessive and unreasonable fears in the presence of or in anticipation of a specific object, place, or situation have a specific phobia.
Social Phobias: People with social phobias experience an intense fear of being scrutinized and negatively evaluated by others in social or performance situations. Some people will literally feel sick from fear in seemingly nonthreatening situations.
Agoraphobia: People with agoraphobia will typically avoid public places where they feel immediate escape might be difficult. Their world may become smaller as they are constantly on guard, waiting for the next panic attack.
2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?
Children experience exaggerated worry and tension, often expecting the worst, even when there is no apparent reason for concern. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety. Some physical symptoms may include muscle tension, fatigue, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, edginess, or diarrhea.
3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?
The panic disorder often occurs with other mental and physical disorders, including other anxiety disorders, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, or substance abuse. This may complicate of getting a correct diagnosis. Also, many people don't know that their disorder is real and highly responsive to treatment. Some are afraid or embarrassed to tell anyone, including their doctors and loved ones, about what they experience for fear of being considered a hypochondriac.
4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.
Psychosocial treatments used in the treatment of anxiety disorders include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, anxiety management and relaxation therapies, and psychotherapy. Drugs used to treat anxiety disorders include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Combination therapies are often utilized